Multi-step equations with negative numbers worksheets

What is on this worksheet

Solve equations that need the distributive property or combining like terms, such as 2(x − 3) + 4 = 12, where some numbers are negative.

• Equations: Brackets and like terms (2(x + 3) = 14)

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About two-step and multi-step equations

Choose two-step equations (3x + 5 = 20), multi-step equations that need the distributive property or combining like terms (2(x + 3) − 4 = 12), or equations with the letter on both sides (5x + 2 = 2x + 14). Every equation has exactly one solution, and the answers are whole numbers or simple fractions such as 3/2.

The solved example shows each line of working with a short note on what was done. Turn off negative numbers for a first worksheet. The answer key shows only the answers, and every answer works when it is put back into the equation.

Printing

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